Seventh Month: Tanabata Festival at Sujikai Mitsuke Crossroads, 1889

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Seventh Month: Tanabata Festival at Sujikai Mitsuke Crossroads, 1889 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Seventh Month: Tanabata Festival at Sujikai Mitsuke Crossroads, 1889

Comments - Attractive Chikanobu design from his triptych series depicting the seasonal entertainments of upper-class ladies in Edo throughout the year. In this subject, women enjoy a walk during the Tanabata Festival at Sujikai Mitsuke Crossroads, banners flying high over the city in the background. At right, a young girl reaches forward eagerly for a bowl held out by a street vendor in a tie-dyed kimono. In the center, a young boy carrying a parcel wrapped in green cloth around his shoulders stops to wave at a small dog following along at his feet. Behind them, a nobleman's procession crosses the square. A charming design, beautifully detailed, including embossing on the white kimono trim.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 3/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical folds, wrinkling throughout, slight ink bleeding. Please note, due to the size, this print may be shipped rolled. Please see photos for details.

Seventh Month: Tanabata Festival at Sujikai Mitsuke Crossroads, 1889 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Seventh Month: Tanabata Festival at Sujikai Mitsuke Crossroads, 1889 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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